Halesi, Khotang has finally been connected to national road
network after Dudh Koshi bridge operation. Direct bus service is available at
Chabahil, Kathmandu to Halesi for 8-9 hours. With the bridge now, the Halesi visitors has increased. The bridge was supposed to be constructed five years ago.
Kalika Construction and Hulas Company had earlier agreed to
complete the bridge construction in 2009.The 150 meter RCC suspension bridge, first of its kind in Nepal, was
constructed at the cost of 11 crore rupees.
Residents are pleased as they can now use the newly
constructed bridge to reach the district headquarter and other districts.
Jayaram Bridge is Khotang’s major entry point and connects Bahunidada of
Tuwachung municipality and Manebhanjhyang rural municipality of Okhaldhunga. In
lack of direct route, both the residents and the Halesi visitors had faced
numerous challenges.
With the bridge now in place, the costs of daily products
were likely to reduce. Prices of daily products are comparatively higher as the
district relied on porters to transport goods.
